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  I slipped my hand in his and pulled him down the path. “I know a place where no one will find us.”

  Henry laughed, following my hurried steps.

  I stretched out my other hand, following the hedge until my fingers met that old familiar gate handle. I twisted the knob and climbed through the green archway.

  Henry ducked behind me. “I should have known you might bring me here.”

  “Now,” I said, putting my arms around his neck. “Suppose you show me that last kiss again.”

  He pulled me into an embrace, and with a hint of a smile, Henry uttered, “If I must.”

  THE END.

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  A Provision for Love is part of the ENTANGLED INHERITANCE series, a set of stand-alone regency-romance novels. Look for the complete collection of stories by these incredible authors:

  A Provision for Love by Heather Chapman

  His Unexpected Heiress by Sally Britton

  The Rivals of Rosennor Hall by Rebecca Connolly

  An Unwelcome Suitor by Ashtyn Newbold

  Author’s Note:

  The idea for A Provision for Love came about in an unexpected but delightful way. One day, before my regular run with my friend Amanda, she handed me a page protector containing a folded slip of paper.

  She said, “I found this in my basement after I bought my house. I’ve held onto it for seven years, knowing I should keep it. And then I realized you would know exactly what to do with it.”

  The mystery and romance of the secret paper were too much, and I delayed our run, impatiently scanning the contents at once. The words did not disappoint, for on that yellowing and type-written letter, I found the most charming contents, witty and strikingly-wise counsel concerning how to choose a husband.

  After nearly a year of thought, I decided upon my storyline. However, I felt it imperative I search for the author of the letter. I googled and searched without any luck. I contacted multiple lawyers, who assured me that by purchasing the house, Amanda also purchased the rights to the letter she had gifted me. I contacted Randy, the son of the deceased couple, and he had as little idea of the paper’s origin as I did. He admitted his mother had been a prolific and gifted writer (an English teacher of over twenty years), but Randy doubted his mother had chosen to write about such a subject. The letter was found in Randy’s father’s old desk, and so Randy surmised his father might have received it from a friend at one point.

  The point is, I have no idea where this letter came from, but I hope you enjoy the mysterious author’s talent as much as I do! Below is the original letter with its original punctuation:

  Seek a man, if possible, who has mountains in his eyes…and be sure his glance can sweep across the plains…

  Look for one who laughs in a hearty manner…and has a twist of kindness at the edge of strong and even lips…

  His hair should be neat…but not too much so… There must always be one unruly lock that defies the comb and falls like a rebel on a handy forehead…

  Beware of men who fawn too much in the company of peers. This man is seeking status and, in time, will barter part of his soul—and also yours—for a nod from a well-born knave.

  Does he clink his coins with relish and with glee? Pass him by. Misers make unholy lovers…

  Does he welcome competition with manly zest…and rally to the challenge of a chase? This is good. He will never be a doltish sideline-stander.

  Guns he should feel at home with…and he must have a way with dogs…and the sight of a horse with breeded lines should bring a glint of heaven to his eyes…

  Does he preen in front of mirrors? Forget him. Harsh is the life of a wife condemned to live her days in the company of a vain peacock….

  Does he speak well of his companions? Is he quick to praise their deeds? If this is so, it is to his favor for it indicates he has security of person. Men who deal in petty prattle and deride the feats of others with snide remarks and sneers are unsure in their bones and in time will feed upon the spirit of a faithful wife to bolster a waning ego…

  Does he keep his carriage spotless and in good hue? This could be a minus sign… A man who expends much energy and pride on an inanimate possession may in time deploy his wife to second place…

  He should like the feel of leather….and the smell of new hay in a field…and he should look well standing near a tree…

  His ears should like the sound of an ocean surf…and let him walk solid, but always with an animal grace…

  Look long in search for a man who brings a gift when there is no occasion. Many men celebrate the standard holidays with traditional presents…but a man has true spirit when he gives a woman a pretty bauble just to see her eyes bubble with surprise…

  Look for a man who loves his mother…but be cautious of the one who worships her. He, indeed, may turn out to be a chronic son who whimpers all his days at his mother’s knee.

  Neatness is a prize in a male, of course… But prissy males make finicky life companions. Nervous is life with a man who makes a fetish seeking dust on high cupboards and complaining about tables in slight disarray.

  It is popular for a woman to think of a man as marriage material if he likes young children. But a word of caution here. Many a man can be a pretender when he waves eloquent about a child. Rather, look for a man whom children like instinctively. If he has this secret gift, children will gravitate to him in a crowded room…

  A husband, of course, should a kisser be…but he must command a repertoire. A man’s kisses should have fire and passion, yes…but he must have the art of kissing kind and gently too.

  If he is quick to anger, look again...but beware of a man who sulks in too much silence.

  If he has an admiring eye for the passing ladies, this is good. After all, a man who is to love one woman well must love all women in a general way.

  These are the qualities to look for in a man. It would be well, also, if he is tall. It is not so much that short men are bad. They are merely inconvenient. A wife must learn to shrink herself when beside him. It is also nice to have a man around the residence who can reach things on high shelves.

  About the Author

  Being the youngest of four sisters and one very tolerant older brother, Heather grew up on a steady diet of chocolate, Jane Austen, Anne of Green Gables, Audrey Hepburn, and the other staples of female moviedom and literature. These stories, along with good teachers, inspired Heather throughout high school and college to read many of the classics in literature, and later, to begin writing her own stories of romance and adventure. After meeting and marrying her husband Mark, Heather graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University and settled down in southeastern Idaho with her husband and four children. In her spare time (if that even exists!), Heather enjoys volleyball, piano, the outdoors, and almost anything creative.

 

 

  Heather Chapman, A Provision For Love (Entangled Inheritance Book 1)

 

 

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